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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-02-14, 10:02 AM

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Posted By Metric Man

I agree...there seems to be a need for new laws....

I agree...there seems to be a need for new laws. Something along the lines of "lane violation with great bodily harm" or some such. It's as if justice is served when someone is paralyzed and the...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-27-14, 08:09 AM

Replies: 150

Clipped by a Pickup

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Posted By Metric Man

Yes, I was posting with an iPhone and didn't grab...

Yes, I was posting with an iPhone and didn't grab the correct quote, apologies.

I just want all to know that while I hold no grudge against the driver, that does not mean there will be no...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-26-14, 08:43 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

No one should assume I have not pursued this any...

No one should assume I have not pursued this any further. Counsel has been obtained.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-21-14, 08:56 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

You should have seen my wife as she watched over...

You should have seen my wife as she watched over my shoulder for the first time. :eek::eek::eek:

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-21-14, 03:56 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

Just an FYI, I ride with a Plant Bike 3 LED...

Just an FYI, I ride with a Plant Bike 3 LED flashing red light on the saddle bag and a Road ID red flasher attached to the helmet along with a NiteRider 700 on strobe for the front. None of which did...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-21-14, 03:50 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

I had to disable the YouTube comments...it was...

I had to disable the YouTube comments...it was only about one in ten that were morons and the cycling community really jumped them, but it really retracted from what this is about.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-20-14, 06:03 PM

Replies: 150

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Views: 15,476

Posted By Metric Man

The VIRB and GoPro are about 6.35 oz each.

The VIRB and GoPro are about 6.35 oz each.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-20-14, 03:43 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

GoPro3 Silver set at 1080 30fps. You can record...

GoPro3 Silver set at 1080 30fps. You can record at 60fps but it burns up the battery quicker.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-20-14, 03:38 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

Camera only...the mirrors have always been a...

Camera only...the mirrors have always been a distraction to me...but I think I may try that again.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-20-14, 03:35 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

His mirror hit me above the kidney and right on...

His mirror hit me above the kidney and right on the rib cage/scapula. The bike is relatively unscathed. In fact if I had fallen I would have been ecstatic about the damage. A small scratch on the...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-20-14, 06:10 AM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

I use a RAM mount on the rear camera. Extremely...

I use a RAM mount on the rear camera. Extremely versatile. RAM GoPro Camera Mount Kits (http://www.rammount.com/Products/CameraMounts/GoProCameraMountKits/tabid/4700/Default.aspx)

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 05:36 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

Not sure how posting a public accident would...

Not sure how posting a public accident would change any of the actual facts. In fact his insurance company was told by the police that reviewed the video it was pretty cut and dry to the guilt of...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 05:34 PM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

I started riding with 2 cameras a couple of...

I started riding with 2 cameras a couple of months ago during a club ride. Got some great pace line shots. Since then I realized if I ever got hit the front camera would be almost useless in...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 11:06 AM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

I'm giving him the benefit right now. A local...

I'm giving him the benefit right now. A local cyclist from Tyler saw me on the ground and posted on their club Facebook page is everyone OK? There was a rider down on Hwy 69 and 344. They started...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 10:31 AM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

I am VERY fortunate to be walking and talking....

I am VERY fortunate to be walking and talking. The driver DID stop and took responsibility for the incident.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 10:12 AM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

Also, the injury list is a broken scapula, 5...

Also, the injury list is a broken scapula, 5 broken ribs, collapsed lung, a gash to the back of my head and minor road rash.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-19-14, 10:11 AM

Replies: 150

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Posted By Metric Man

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I went to Texas from California last week to visit my daughter and new grandson. We took our motorhome and I always take the bike. Depending on time available and the weather I will either ride or...

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